Great video, Doug. So happy to see you posted, we missed you and Kelli. Keep up the good work. Always look forward to your trips.

@CalNeva

2 ай бұрын

Thank you Jennifer, glad you guys are such fans...it puts the wind back in our sails! Was busy with building projects at home.

It seems like every time I watch one of your videos Doug it brings back a great memory for me. I actually drove a 27ft Allegro motorhome over Monitor Pass from Markleeville down to Lake Topaz in 1997. I was with my family, father and my stepmother. I was taking my dad to Gabbs so he could have a visit with his brother and my aunt. I love the Eastern side of the Sierra Nevada Mountains. Keep those videos coming as I thoroughly enjoy them!

@CalNeva

2 ай бұрын

That's a great story Charlie, and I reckon you are also a skilled driver to take that rig down Monitor Pass. Very interesting....I like reading about your stories and memories from our area too!

I used to trout fish in Alpine County during the summer on occassion. Absolutely love this area.

@CalNeva

2 ай бұрын

Hello Brian, I agree, good choice of area to go fishing; thank you for stopping in.

another home run..........love to watch you and kellie on your trips. please keep that awesome music at the beginning..it is great to listen to.

@CalNeva

2 ай бұрын

Thank you for coming along with us Jim!

What a great little town. Thanks for the tour. Will have to check it out berry soon..

@CalNeva

2 ай бұрын

Ha, I like that.

Hi Kellie & Doug, Alpine County is the home of one of the hardest one-day bicycle rides in the US. The CA "Death Ride" in July now over 40 years old. Monitor Pass only one of the summits on a route that covers over 100 miles and 14,000 feet of elevation gain. Not for the faint of heart or legs!

@CalNeva

2 ай бұрын

Wow, that's amazing! What a brutal race for athlete and machine! I can imagine that: standing up on the pedals heart pounding and tired legs screaming slaving up the hot grade. Disc brakes hot and fading... Dang, we have got to check that one out, thank you!

Rode the Death Ride 7 times. Beautiful country, real nice people. Always loved that part of the state. Intend to retire in the area.

@CalNeva

Ай бұрын

Ok, I am impressed; SEVEN times on the Death Ride...wow, you must be an athlete! I enjoy cycling too, because you are so close to the landscapes you pass thru, the fresh air, the sounds of nature, and the exercise. No income tax on the Nevada side, plus less regulations and generally more retirement friendly...you could live on the border if you would like , and can spend a lot of time in the best parts of California and keep more of your hard earned retirement (I'm sure you knew that). Thank you for coming along, I bet you are a very exceptional cyclist!

Hello Brother Doug and Kellie! Beautiful roses 🌹 in the beginning, fantastic fireworks 🎆 at the end, and everything in between was wonderful 😀 ! Are those roses you showed in your yard? They are spectacular! Thanks Brother and Kellie for another fun trip. And by the way, that lunch Kellie prepared looked delicious! 🇺🇸

@CalNeva

2 ай бұрын

Hello my Brother, your nice comment made my day! Actually, although they look and smell like roses, they are cold winter loving peonies. They come up every year like clockwork and live pretty much forever. Kellie sure does put out the big spread; and the amazing feat is all that food got eaten! The fireworks were down the street at the El Capitan Casino for our recent Armed Forces Day celebrations; which I enjoyed. Besides, it won't be all that long until the 4th, as summer will be here before we know it! 🇺🇸🐴🫏🚂

@Brother_D_therail

2 ай бұрын

@@CalNeva ah, peonies! I should have remembered that, I've had those before in past flower gardens. But that was in a somewhat cooler and more humid climate. I wonder how they would do here in the desert 🏜 ? I'll have to check into that at the nursery. But I doubt they would ever be as beautiful as yours, you seem to have a real green thumb Brother! I'm only good at raising weeds and cactus 🌵 ha!

@CalNeva

2 ай бұрын

You could in a sheltered spot, and you would have to get a variety with low chill and plant the eyes on the crown close to the surface. May I recommend Mojave Sage?, if you can find it. Ah yes, but your train goes way faster than my bicycle. 🚴

@Brother_D_therail

2 ай бұрын

@@CalNeva 🚂 __________ 🚴

Hello Doug and Kellie from Clearlake, Ca. I enjoyed your run to and tour of Markleeville. Hopefully my lady and I can visit that beautiful spot some time during great weather like you two had. We did make it to Hawthorne 3 years ago, didn't get there until about 3:30 in the afternoon. Luckily for us, we just arrived as the very nice elderly lady in charge (of the Ordinance Museum) was closing, and she graciously let us spend quite some time seeing everything there. It was great! Hope to get back to your neck of the woods soon. Meanwhile, please continue posting your adventures, they are appreciated!

@CalNeva

2 ай бұрын

Hello Terry, I love that area around Clear Lake...you have a few curvy roads yourself up that way. I know who you are talking about at the Ordnance Museum; she is in such good shape and has so much energy, plus she IS very courteous to all. Honored to know we have a viewer from Clearlake!

When I was living in Tahoe I noticed there was a weekly jam in Markleeville, I believe that was on the main road there. But I did not see a likely place on your tour of the town that would accommodate one. This was around back in 2006 to 2010. And you're welcome for my viewership, but all the thanks go to you two....until the next one !!

@CalNeva

2 ай бұрын

Our friend, we will see you next time!

What a super, cool video this is. I thoroughly enjoyed *riding along with you, and Kellie. I love the way you educate us, in so many ways, in your videos, Doug. That covers wildlife, vegetarian, land formations, water sources, the population, history, and the list goes on and on. 🔥Is the county so sparsely populated due to the elevation? There did seem to be more cyclists, of one type or another, than cars... Oh, what a gorgeous place to have your splendid lunch. YUMMY... I thoroughly enjoyed viewing Markleeville. It appears to have all the major comforts people would want and need, while still maintaining that small town feeling. That's not easy to do.👏🏻👏🏻 Once more you have hit it out of the park, Doug. Although I love all of your videos, this one is one of my absolute favorites. Thank you, and Kellie for entertaining, informing, and educating many of us. BRAVO, Doug 🎊🏡🙏🏻🛣

@CalNeva

Ай бұрын

Hello Rhonda, you know I was waiting for you to check in; you are such a pro writer! You never let us down with all of your thoughtful and uplifting comments. Thank you! Well, according to history the major factor supporting a population in Alpine County was mining. There was even a rather large Norwegian mining settlement nearby that at one time was much much bigger than Markleeville. In fact, one could consider Markleeville to be a consolation prize for the county after all the mines petered out and most everyone left. There is no railroad, deep sea port, river delta, farming, manufacturing, military base, transcontinental interstate highway, coastline, and the ski resorts are more remote and a little smaller than nearby Tahoe. The population is mostly west in the Sacramento and San Joaquin Valleys along with the Bay Area. With the super high cost of living, making ends meet, and outrageous gas prices it's a wonder any Californians can even visit Alpine County at all! Economics drives a lot of these situations, so I opine, surprisingly, that Alpine County will be getting even smaller as many people are moving out of the state permanently. It is so pretty though, and I am happy you enjoyed our report on Alpine County so well. We will be going back again....stand by. 🇺🇸🧗🚣⛰️🍪

@rhondaz356

Ай бұрын

@@CalNeva Ohhh, that explains it. The loss of the mines, and the LACK of other, potential *draws to an area, that you mentioned, make so much sense... How unfortunate it is that due to the very plausible causes you highlighted, there may be more of a decline in population in the county, as time goes on... You are absolutely right. It looks very beautiful. ***Thank you so much, Doug for clearing that up for me. 🏡🙏🏻🛣👏🏻

@CalNeva

Ай бұрын

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You guys are still having too much fun.i can't keep up,tomorrow we are going to ventura to enjoy the beach,off work again while the grips ,electric.camera and transpo are working out there contracts....would love to plan a trip to eastern sierra.but thanks to you and Kellie i can enjoy it vicariously. Each video seems better and better.thanks my buckaroo and buckerette friends

@CalNeva

2 ай бұрын

The beach sounds like an excellent plan ...you work hard and deserve every minute of enjoying it! Wow, Ventura....how cool is that Casey!

Funny i was driving through Hawthorne last Tuesday evening and camped overnight at millers rest area outside of tonopah on my way to Flagstaff for Overland expo West. Came back through Vegas and Death Valley and camped in Alabama Hills. Wow what a place. Drove 395 north yesterday to come back home to Auburn Ca. What an amazing experience to see all the beauty on our trip. It’s even better to watch your video so I don’t have to pay attention to the road. lol

@CalNeva

Ай бұрын

That sounds like an amazing trip! Auburn is so close to the gold country and many things to see and do ...of course we have a lot more space on the east side of the mountains. Bravo for getting out and experiencing our great West; I know we have been some places but have only scratched the surface of our region. Thank you for letting us drive on some of your trips!

Thanks Doug and Kellie for another amazing video it was great. I really do love watching y'alls videos. Have a great week, safe travels...😊💯

@CalNeva

2 ай бұрын

You too, enjoy the nice weather! I heard it was pleasant in North Alabama, so I imagine it is nice up there in the Georgia mountains. Always nice to hear from you.

@maverick4080

Ай бұрын

The humidity has been off the chain here, but yeah we've had pretty nice weather. I'm going to get out to Hawthorne one day and visit you and soak up some of the lower humidity. It's like Louisiana in NW Georgia this year hot and humid..🥵💯

@CalNeva

Ай бұрын

@@maverick4080 Uggh, well at least it keeps everything 🍏 green. The winds that come through here keep the desert dry, but it is pleasant without the humidity and bugs. For sure, we will have to get together when you roll to Hawthorne. Really appreciate that you enjoy our videos. Pleasant weekend here, not going on an adventure until Tuesday: Virginia City, NV....now you know,....back to work digging in one last post! 🇺🇸💪🦾🌲👍

Nice. Thanks for the tour U2.

@CalNeva

2 ай бұрын

Our pleasure Steven!

I've been wondering if Monitor Pass would be a good road to ride a motorcycle. Thanks for answering this question!

@CalNeva

2 ай бұрын

Enjoy your road trip! 🦾 🏍️👍

Nice video. I love this area so much. When I was a kid, we always went camping at Grover Hot Springs in Markleeville. I recently visited the hot springs again for my bday in April. Nice and hot like I remembered! Monitor Pass looks gorgeous right now. Did y’all get to see the old Chalmers Mansion and old Silver Mountain City townsite off Ebbetts?

@CalNeva

Ай бұрын

Hi G! I agree, really nice area. We have not gone to the old town site or mansion yet, but we are definitely planning on it along with a hike nearby; so many places to choose from and Ebbets Pass is on our adventure list. Great spot for a B'day as so many good memories there for you already.

Markleeville is such a cute town! I enjoyed seeing the highlights! Those little book boxes are cute. They have those in Michigan. There really are some great views there! 😊

@CalNeva

2 ай бұрын

Hi DL! Glad to see you chime in again. I hope you guys head out to the Midwest again, really enjoyed that...but of course your region is prime too! 🍇🌲🏖️🌴

@nationalparksprincess3216

Ай бұрын

@CalNeva Doug, next month we go to Yellowstone, but then we are sticking to the west coast up into Oregon and maybe Washington this summer. I really do miss the Midwest, though 😕

@CalNeva

Ай бұрын

Oh you guys are so lucky! So much to see. Some of the best places are not visited as much, such as the Bighorn Mts ., few crowds there ....so many options for adventures. 🌎👍

Oh, what a beautiful area! Was it on Hwy 395? I don’t recall what you said I am wondering if my son and I passed through on our road-trip last Fall. You and Kellie enjoyed another great day. Thank you for taking us along! 🌸

@CalNeva

2 ай бұрын

Hi Dana, it is Highway 89 which is just west of US 395....roughly 40 miles SE of Tahoe. Got good weather here today: perfect.

@danacalifornia9453

2 ай бұрын

@@CalNeva ❤️. Thanks Doug! “God’s Country”

@CalNeva

2 ай бұрын

@@danacalifornia9453 🙏🌎

excellent and well done 👍🙏💥

@CalNeva

Ай бұрын

Thank you Othmar, I am honored to have you come along on our adventure from Italy! Looks like you do some travels too; excellent.

Aptly named county in California. Snowmelt lakes everywhere. Didn't go to Grover Hot Springs? Well to park there it's $7 ( so creak open your wallet ) but there is a nice path along a creek to a waterfall to the west. The town of Markleeville,CA is quite an amazing old gem. Kellie packed a nice looking lunch BTW. Steve from IL

@CalNeva

2 ай бұрын

Hi Steve, we decided to go for a walk later that day close to home near the Walker River Recreation Area near to the East Walker River before dark....we wanted to get a long walk in. However, we are planning on going back up that way because Alpine County has a lot to offer, especially hiking and fishing. Have a great weekend my friend. 👍🇺🇸🫏

It's pretty there

@CalNeva

Ай бұрын

Yes it is

Alpine, County with a nice couple enjoying nature. 0:25 Rush Hour Hawthorne, Nevada. 0:46 Any information on this vehicle? A self propelled armored artillery gun or projector? Markleeville not a good place to try and get gasoline on a low tank at night back when the store was not 24 Hr. A friend and I had to wait for them to open in the morning. 20:09 Courthouse AND county jail. Often in the same building in smaller places. Commit a crime in Tecopa, Inyo County and they would take you to the County Court and County Jail in way off Independence, Ca. Speaking of gasoline in isolated places like Goldfield that do not have gas stations people have to bring fuel from elsewhere and store it up at home. Likely illegal but hat else can they do?

@CalNeva

2 ай бұрын

Hi Joseph, thank you for all the info and sharing your experiences. Like a lot of little towns in the mountains, everything closes so early; at least they still have a gas station in town. I know Oregon required special storage tanks and costly inspections and so now there are hardly any little gas stations left there at all!

It is funny Markleeville is at a lower Altitude than Bridgeport by almost 1,000 ft. Yet you have to climb up to it on Hwy 89 By gas in Walker it is like 1.00 dollar cheaper than in Bridgeport. Some of the mountains up there are names after Confederate Generals Like Stonewall Jackson as they were Confederate Sympathizers! Hwy 4 is a Beautiful Drive There are some graves right next to Hwy 4 with a low metal fence. There is a great Deli in Markleeville. Oh I wish you had gone the Grover Hot Springs State Park

@CalNeva

2 ай бұрын

Ha John, that is interesting....you just never know with the gas prices these days.

@johncraig7823

2 ай бұрын

@@CalNeva Well I always found Walker to be a Dollar cheaper. It maybe it is a Indian gas station & they are not required to have gas tax

@CalNeva

2 ай бұрын

Could be...good to know

@OverlandingOurWay

Ай бұрын

You are not lying. I should have topped off in Bishop but I pushed through and when I got to Bridgeport and saw construction on the road coming up, I had to get just a little gas at uggh $6.99. Then filled up once I got back o to Nevada in Minden at $4.09.

@CalNeva

Ай бұрын

That's how it is with gas prices now. It sounded like a good road trip...honored to visit with you; enjoy your weekend!